As Korporate Kelly is gearing up for this years busy yacht season and getting ready for The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show I can’t help but come across some super amazing floating machines that are out there! When I first heard that MY “A” was docked in downtown San Diego, I just had to go see it for myself! OMG!!! To say the least! What an unbelievable build! The largest I have ever seen.
The Superyacht Oculus is definitely a different style of yacht I’ve come across. With its sleek look designed to replicate the jaw and eye socket of a fish and its long distance cruising speed of 25 knots your jaw may end up looking quite the same after seeing this boat up close!
Oculus is the first “design launch” of Schopfer Yachts LLC. This 250 foot vessel was designed by E. Kevin Schopfer, who is the proud founder and owner. The interior of this boat definitely keeps up the “design” factor. The decor is almost futuristic but yet modern and can accommodate 12 guests. See for yourself!!!
Best Friends are hard to come by. I have been fortunate to have many who have been with me for a long time. Throughout my years of travel and what ever country I was in I knew that they were just an email or Facebook status away! I have two super talented “besties” who have always been there for me and I am so proud of them.
Lisa Roche is an amazingly talented Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist who I can definitely say put me on my path to Giddy. She has a “hustler’ attitude and always has a smile on her face. Her work is incredible and she runs her own empire called 717 Image. www.717image.com. I love her so much I named a bronzer after her (717 Giddy Glow by Giddy Cosmetics) simple-store. She is represented by www.zero2sixtycreative.com and they should be so honored to have such an amazing artist in their family. Some of her clients include AJ Wright and the New England Patriots Cheerleaders as well as numerous photographers. If you’re located anywhere from Boston to NYC area be sure to give her a call. PS… Here Bridal Makeup is gorgeous!!!
Now to my other “bestie” Paula Brennan aka Peebs. Paula is an amazing person who is sure to never let me forget to read my horoscope, watch Will & Grace and to always keep my head up. Paula and Lisa have actually been besties for years. Way before KK entered the picture There is just something about these two that makes you feel good about yourself knowing that they will always be there for you and support you throughout everything. Paula has been involved in many careers. The one she has really made her niche in is retail. She’s the face you wish you could see in every store. The one that actually says hello, isn’t on her phone and asks you how your day is going. She recently joined a company as their Store Manager at The Fashion Valley Mall in San Diego, CA.
So there you have it! A connection to the hottest Makeup Artist on the East Coast and the best skincare store on the West. Don’t forget to tell them KK sent you…
Well I seem to have gotten a liking to my recent blog about where to go in San Diego so I have decided it will now be here for good! That is if you keep visiting!
If you love burgers, a great band or fabulous wine the following places are a MUST !!!
I originally stopped into The Boardwalk Mission Beach www.boardwalkmissionbeach.com because my bestie had a fabulous little piece of paper called a Grouponsan-diego. Let me just say it was the best day ever because we decided to continue Happy Hour the night before until 2am. Ooops!
We started off with chips and salsa (enough for a family of four), then had the largest burger I think I have ever seen! The food, service and prices are not to be beat! I would recommend this place to everyone. The best part about this restaurant is that you can have breakfast all day! Yes! Who doesn’t love a waffle for dinner?
One of the first restaurants I went to after moving here to SD was Jimmy Loves www.jimmyloves.com. My friend and I got there at happy hour (prices were amazing) and left waaaaay after. It’s that good! Our bartender Stephen was so friendly. He greeted us immediately and suggested some apps. We shared Grilled Vegetable Bruschetta and Popcorn Chicken. We then continued on our delicious cocktails. Two Irish girls can have a few, so he had his hands full. lol. Stephen (like a good bartender) then suggested a Plus One Water www.plus1water.com that they carried. We learned that Plus One Water is a locally conscious water company and that their goal is to help as many local charities as possible. You should definitely check out their website to help support your community and don’t forget to recycle!!!
Jimmy Loves also has a great selection of live bands that play there. 80′s, 90′s and Jazz. This place draws in a great group of people who will have you feeling like quite the social butterfly when leaving. lol.
Now for my Wine lovers….
I have to say I have been to numerous wine bars here in San Diego. There is one in particular that I just love that is located in Point Loma called The Wine Pub www.thewinepubsd.com. My first visit there was short but the ambiance there was just amazing and has had me back numerous times. I was just in love with the “pub” feeling this place had to offer and all the decor was done by the owner Sandy (great taste I must add). They have a delicious menu and as far as the wines go they have a retail shop located right inside. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable about all the wines. I love this place so much I have my Giddy Girl Makeup Events there! I wanted everyone to experience the great service and wine that I have been enjoying! You should definitely check out one of their Wine Tastings. Please look for these friendly faces on your next visit and tell them Korporate Kelly sent you…
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So on my favorite commute from San Diego to Los Angeles and back in a day in Friday traffic on the 405 and 5 I kept hearing this song “Like a G6″. I love it and thought I should share with all of you!
FAR EAST MOVEMENT (FM) featuring The Cataracs and Dev – “LIKE A G6″
Produced by: The Cataracs
I’m sorry that it’s been so long since my last posting. KK and Giddy have been super busy! Since my move to San Diego I have come across some really great restaurants and shops and I wanted to tell you about them. Whether they have amazing food and drinks or fabulous designs the one thing they all have in common is great customer service. No matter where you are in the world that is the key rule of keeping a business on top. Trust me…I’ve seen it all!
If you’re looking for fantastic wings, ice cold beer and somewhere to watch the game you need to travel to Pacific Beach to Dirty Birds on Mission Blvd. You’ll meet great friends and enjoy their numerous televisions.
Down the road on Turquoise Ave you have three little fortunes. Coffee, Chocolate and Fashion.
If you’re looking for a little pick me up and love a good latte (we all know how picky I am) you must visit Chocolate Haus. They serve Illy coffee and have the best truffles I have ever had! Ask them any question about how their truffles are made and you’ll be sure to leave impressed. I know because I’m allergic to nuts and unfortunately have to do that everywhere I go and many times I just get a “yes” you can have that and I get home and become ill
Now to fashion! Right after your latte you can walk next door to Luella Boutique. This lovely store will definitely put a smile on your face! This is one of those unique one stop shops. You can find anything from unique jewelry to trendy tops for your evening out. Lori and her staff will be there for all your styling needs!
A few months ago I received a phone call from one of my favorite and most talented producers Kia Kiso of Zaza Productions. She asked me to come back to Los Angeles to do the makeup for two videos we were shooting for Neil Nathan in three days. Of course I said yes!!! I showed up on a Thursday afternoon via train ( because I can work for three hours and enjoy the scenic view). Kia picked me up in Van Nuys and then I went to go meet the rest of the crew we were working with. Ric Serena, Vaj Potenza and Ed Chin. We were on location the whole time whether it be driving along the coast on the PCH to filming on snow-capped mountains in Frazier Park. I must say that being involved in a music video is one of my favorite places to be doing makeup. You get to do what you love while barely sleeping, usually snacking and making the best of friends at the end. A few months later the final result. An amazing music video! Well, two in this case! In the first video we shot “California Run”. Rosario Dawson made a guest appearance. She was super sweet and had the most flawless skin (which makes my job easy) and who doesn’t love jewelry shopping in a country coffee cafe after you wrap? lol. The other amazingly talented actress you see driving is Laura Baggett. Laura is one of the most genuine people I’ve ever met and such a hard worker. The second video we shot “When The Rain Falls” was in Lancaster,CA. It was sooo windy and apparently lots of rattlesnakes. Thank God I did not have the pleasure of meeting one. The gorgeous actress you see in this video is Nakia Syvonne. She has the best personality and is great at her craft. We wrapped late Sunday night and headed back to Lala Land. But don’t think we didn’t have a margarita to celebrate our hard work!
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Want more info on Neil Nathan? Read his Bio here and then go to http://www.neilnathan.com and buy his latest album The Distance Calls.
It’s safe to say that New York City’s Neil Nathan is a fan of Detroit music. So it was only natural for the guitar man to travel to Detroit Rock City to record his debut LP, The Distance Calls, set for release August 24th, 2010. Nathan reached out to Bobby Harlow, a member of the seminal Detroit garage-rock group The Go (Jack White appeared on their Sub Pop release) to produce his debut full-length album. “Bobby Harlow is one of my favorite singer/songwriter/producers and I trusted him completely,” gushes Nathan. So to the “D” he went, where Harlow collected some of the Motor City’s finest rock musicians as Nathan’s backing band. The all-star lineup included Dean Fertita (The Dead Weather, QOTSA), Kenny Tudrick and Joey Mazzola (Detroit Cobras), John Krautner (The Go), and Ross Westerbur (Deadstring Brothers).
Recorded and mixed at acclaimed Tempermill Studios in 10 days, The Distance Calls effortlessly merges jangly pop rock with Nathan’s mellower singer/songwriter side. With a dash of NYC glitter and some good old Detroit fuzz and stomp, it showcases a musician clearly influenced by the ‘70s (without being cliché). “This is the first record I’ve done where there’s a balance to my sound. Bobby was able to successfully marry my harder rock side with the singer/songwriter in me,” says Nathan.
Matthew Sweet, Cat Stevens, and Detroit blues-rock influence and mingle with each other on The Distance Calls, while remaining distinctly Nathan. There are few musicians out there that can pull off this kind of disparity in their sound, but Nathan and Harlow (who also sings on the track “Get On”) succeeded. Bringing back the lost art of the “fade out,” Nathan jaunts from classic rock with some Marc Bolan spark and swagger, to singer/songwriter with a touch of Americana twang. Neil Nathan is an electric warrior with a softer side.
While some tracks may sneak up on you more than others, every song leaves you with a catchy chorus. Nathan’s affection for iconic ‘70s music couldn’t be clearer than his folky version of Electric Light Orchestra’s “Do Ya.” Impressed by Nathan’s version, mega ELO man Jeff Lynne gave it his blessing for inclusion on Showtime’s Californication Soundtrack. Nathan’s music has also appeared in the Rosario Dawson film Descent. He was excited for another opportunity to work with Dawson, his friend and former roommate, when she recently guest starred in his music video for The Distance Calls’ lead single, “California Run.”
“Making this album forced me to grow in many ways, the experience of working so closely with one of my favorite singer/songwriter/producers in Bobby Harlow and recording with the incredible musicians he assembled, was a whirlwind of new learning’s from both a performance and songwriting perspective.”
“I wanted Neil to walk away from this experience elated,” offers Harlow. And Nathan clearly is. “This is the best thing I’ve done to date. No doubt about it.” After a few EPs and singles, The Distance Calls is finally the album Nathan wanted to make. “It really showcases the style of songs I like to write; from hard rock to folk to countrified rock to garage to power pop.” And whether they’re rockers or folk songs, love or loss songs, or driving down the highway summer songs, Nathan now has a powerful collection of songs to stand the test of time.
For all the girls out there getting ready to celebrate their quinceanera in San Diego, the must see show to watch is Quinceaneras NTV on Telemundo. I recently had the pleasure of working on the show with the amazing host Patty Ruvalcaba. Korporate Kelly and Giddy Cosmetics were there to make every girl look like a princess. While watching this show you can find out where to book your special day, find your fabulous dress and where to go for hair and makeup all throughout the San Diego area. Please visit the show’s website @ www.sandiegoquinceanera.com for more details and air times.
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OK Ladies…This Wednesday’s Giddy Girl Makeup Event is going to be held at The Wine Pub in Point Loma, CA from 7-10 pm. Your $60 ticket allows you to enjoy food and wine as well as a professional makeup application and $40 will go towards the purchase of Giddy Cosmetics. Jesus Estrada from Project Runway will also be showing his Haus of Estrada Collection and providing styling services. This is going to be a fabulous evening so be sure to RSVP @ giddycosmetics@gmail.com.
Please get your tickets early as they will sell out fast! Every evening will include fun food, drinks, a professional makeup application and $40 of ticket price will go towards the purchase of your first Giddy Cosmetics product.
There is just something about these two that makes you feel good about yourself knowing that they will always be there for you and support you throughout everything. Paula has been involved in many careers. The one she has really made her niche in is retail. She’s the face you wish you could see in every store. The one that actually says hello, isn’t on her phone and asks you how your day is going. She recently joined a company as their Store Manager at The 
